MSIB XXI-005 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 003 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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MSIB XXI-004a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a VTS measure for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker…
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MSIB XXI-004 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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MSIB XXI-001 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) summarizes and will maintain all current Marine Safety Information Bulletins. The following is a list of active Marine Safety Information Bulletins. MSIB Vol XV, Issue 013: Vessel Anchoring Capabilities, published January 28,…
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MSIB XX-002 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 198 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 212 AHP. This advisory is needed…
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MSIB XX-132 The ACOE has completed operations a day early at MM 108.6 and will begin operations at MM 200 beginning Sunday, January 03, 2021. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters…
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MSIB XX-133 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 198 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 212 AHP. This advisory is needed…
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MSIB XX-129 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a Safety Advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 228 Above Head of Passes, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Port Allen – Morgan City alternate…
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MSIB XX-128 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has cancelled the Safety Advisory published in MSIB Volume XX Issue 110, dated October 5, 2020. The following regulation remains in…
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MSIB XX-127 Inner Harbor Navigational Canal Lock Closure, St. Claude Bridge Closure, and GIWW Alternate Route This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Vol. XX Issue 087a “UPDATED IHNC Lock Closure and GIWW Alternate Route” and Issue 088a “UPDATED…
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MSIB XX-118a Safety Advisory – Poydras Revetment Operations –MM 84.8 LDB AHP LMR (UPDATE) The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 83.8 Above…
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Re-Opening of GIWW Alternate Route Effective immediately on October 31, 2020, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set Port Condition NORMAL for the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) Alternate Route. Vessel transits are permitted on the Alternate Route…
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MSIB XX-122 At 1400 local time on October 27, 2020, in preparation for the approaching Tropical Storm ZETA, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans will set Port Condition YANKEE in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan…
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MSIB XX-120 At 1600 local time on October 26, 2020, in preparation for the approaching Hurricane ZETA, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans will set Port Condition X-RAY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP)…
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MSIB XX-119 At 1600 local time, October 25, 2020, in preparation for the approaching Tropical Storm ZETA, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans will set Port Condition WHISKEY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP)…
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MSIB 21-20 Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements Recent deaths of maritime pilots while embarking commercial vessels highlights the risks of operating in an unforgiving maritime environment. To ensure the safety of all personnel boarding a vessel at sea, the Coast…
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MSIB XX-118 Due to USACE Revetment operations at Poydras (LDB, Mile 84.8, AHOP), vessel transits will be restricted as follows: Daily from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM local from October 27, 2020 to November 04, 2020. Effective at 6:00 AM…
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MSIB XX-116 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 42.7 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 44.7 AHP. This advisory is needed…
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MSIB XX-117 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a Safety Advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 207.5 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 209.5 AHP. This advisory is needed…
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White Castle Anchorage, located along the right descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River, mile 190.3 to mile 191.14 above head of passes, is scheduled to reopen at 1200 on October 14, 2020. For further information, contact: Coast Guard Sector…
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